If you were born with straight or down lashes, get an eyelash curler! This strange beauty tool is used to curl the eyelashes and open the gaze.
Steps
Step 1. Apply your eyeshadow and eyeliner and wait for it to dry before curling your lashes
Mascara, on the other hand, should always be applied afterwards, to avoid smudging or breaking the lashes.
Step 2.
Make sure your lashes are clean and dry.
If you try to curl them wet, you will only get the "curled lashes" effect.
Step 3. Open the eyelash curler and insert the upper lashes into the tool
Slowly close and reopen your eye; in this way, the lashes will move and will all end up in the curler. Always hold the tool so that the end is parallel to the lashes.
Step 4. Bring the curler close to the eye, until it is on the base of the lashes, but not on the skin of the eyelid
Step 5. Keeping your eye open, close the curler slowly
The lashes should fan out evenly along the upper grommet of the tool. If you feel it pinch, reposition the curler.
Step 6. Keep the curler closed and slowly count to five, keeping your hand and face still
Repeat one more time for a more intense effect.
Step 7. Repeat for the other eye
Alternative Method
- Take the curler and heat it up with the hair dryer.
- Bring the tool close to your lashes, being careful not to burn yourself.
- Curl your lashes as explained above.
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Sometimes hot curling makes your lashes plump, so repeat the cold process afterwards to get closer to the base of your lashes.
Advice
- Practice. It takes some time to familiarize yourself with this beauty tool.
- Regularly remove makeup residue from the curler and replace the erasers after a few months.
- To avoid the "creased lash" look, use the curler in several places along the lashes to create a harmonious curve. Start at the base, then repeat moving a little, until you get to the tips.
Warnings
- Never pull on the curler while holding it closed, otherwise you may tear your lashes.
- Don't share your eyelash curler with anyone. You could get an infection. It may seem like something that will never happen to you, but it will happen sooner or later if you keep sharing eyelash curlers, mascara or eye brushes. If you find that you have an infection get treated, because (in some rare cases) untreated infections can lead to blindness.